Self Portraits part 2

1 - If you’re taking photos in a studio, use a mannequin for light testing: Much easier than guesstimating!

Get Closer
The most common mistake made by photographers is that they are not physically close enough to their subjects. In some cases this means that the center of interest—the subject—is just a speck, too small to have any impact. Even when it is big enough to be decipherable, it usually carries little meaning. Viewers can sense when a subject is small because it was supposed to be and when it's small because the photographer was too shy to get close.
Don't be shy. If you approach people in the right way, they'll usually be happy to have their picture made. It's up to you to break the ice and get them to cooperate. Joke around with them. Tell them why you want to make the picture. Practice with people you know so that you are comfortable; people can sense when you aren't.

I like this photo because it shows a man in his environment . and the background is nice.


 i like this photo because its a good self portrait.



i like this photo because it shows a person enjoying their environment  

I like this photo because it doesnt look like she was told how to pose.

i plan on taking pictures of my best friend skylar  because she is would be a great model and she can fit into so many environments. i will mainly be taking pictures in the courtyard and fine arts building because she is a social butterfly and in AHA. I  will take pictures of her from different angles.